- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newport Beach, CA
Newport Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Newport Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062724004123
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newport Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Newport Beach · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Newport Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newport Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Newport Beach, CA.
School address
District: Newport-Mesa Unified · California
NCES ID 062724004123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Newport Elementary grew from 313 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 062724004123 · Newport Beach, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 21.2:1 · 16.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Corona Del Mar High (2,106 students)
Newport Elementary grew from 313 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Newport Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corona Del Mar
Corona Del Mar High
2,106 students
- Newport Harbor
Newport Harbor High
2,084 students
- Costa Mesa Hig
Costa Mesa High
1,730 students
- Estancia High
Estancia High
976 students
- Horace Ensign
Horace Ensign Intermediate
875 students
- This school 339
Newport Elementary
339 students
What this shows Newport Elementary reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newport Elementary compares
Newport Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 70% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,948
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 11.2%
Asian 4.1%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Newport Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newport-Mesa Unified reports $22,948 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newport Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corona Del Mar High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newport Harbor High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Costa Mesa High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estancia High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horace Ensign Intermediate | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newport Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,084
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,730
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Newport Beach
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mariners Elementary
Standard public school
573 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Newport Heights Elementary
Standard public school
502 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Newport Coast Elementary
Standard public school
429 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Eastbluff Elementary
Standard public school
364 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Roy O. Andersen Elementary
Standard public school
353 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~339 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newport Elementary
How many students attend Newport Elementary?
Newport Elementary has 339 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newport Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newport Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Newport Elementary is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newport Elementary?
16.9% of students at Newport Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newport Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Newport Elementary is White at 68.4% of enrollment, in Newport Beach, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newport Elementary?
Newport Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newport Elementary rank among elementary schools in Newport Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Newport Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Newport Beach, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Newport Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Newport-Mesa Unified?
Besides Newport Elementary, Newport-Mesa Unified also operates Corona Del Mar High (2,106 students), Newport Harbor High (2,084 students), and Costa Mesa High (1,730 students). See the Newport-Mesa Unified district page for the complete list.